Portland, Maine: The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its newest networking speaker series, Kegs & Issues. The first event will start at 4:30 p.m., September 26 at the Portland House of Music and Events. The first event is titled “The Creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument” and will feature Lucas St. Clair, who has played a key role in the project’s development.

“For 32 years the Chamber has discussed the pressing issues of the city and the region at our Eggs and Issues breakfast series,” said Quincy Hentzel, Chamber CEO. “We’re taking a familiar and successful formula and introducing it to a new audience, different time of day and pairing some of the best craft brews our region is becoming world famous for.”

This event is made possible by presenting sponsors cPort Credit Union and WEX.

Kegs & Issues isn’t just an afterhours version of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s long-running Eggs and Issues speaker series – the presentations will be shorter, and each event will feature beer instead of breakfast. Other changes include:

A later start and reduced price to allow a different demographic access to Chamber events

Some of the region’s best brews on tap

Four events per season

For more information about Kegs & Issues, or to learn more about the upcoming event visit www.portlandregion.com/kegsandissues

About Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce: The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization representing 1,250 businesses and more than 65,000 employees throughout the region. The Chamber is committed to its membership by providing advocacy, information, networking and marketing opportunities and education.